Typically, you don’t need huge amounts of RAM in a gaming PC. Some games utilize more RAM than others, but for the most part ...

But it gets complicated, because the Steam Machine is largely going to be using mobile-class hardware, like you’d find in one ...

Using that combo deal as a foundation, we put together a $650 build that doesn't suck. It's impossible to go any cheaper for ...

I enjoy hunting for deals during Black Friday. I specifically like poking around for solid PC parts that I can combine for ...

Inspired by the idea of a brain in a jar connected to a computer, PC builder David Wieland created this steampunk PC called Posthuman. It makes use of wooden elements, along with CNC-machined metal, ...

If you want to build a kick-ass computer lab in your home, you’ll need to start with a kick-ass PC. But with so many ways to get good PCs these days, you’ll need to make a decision: Do you buy a ...

I’ve been a consumer PC expert at PCMag for 10 years, and I love PC gaming. I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me to build and ...

TL;DR: PC Building Simulator 2 offers a realistic PC building and repair experience with over 1200 real-world components from top brands like MSI and ASRock. The latest update integrates accurate ...

The question of prebuilt versus custom PC is one that’s faced by nearly every PC owner at some point, be they enthusiast gamers or casual users. After all, getting a prebuilt desktop is a lot easier, ...

If you’ve been shopping for a pre-built gaming PC in the last year or so you may have come across Build Redux. It’s a relatively new brand situated under the umbrella of acclaimed system integrator ...

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article included a video guide detailing similar steps on how to build a PC. Unfortunately, that video included a number of errors in the build process, and ...